USA Rare Earth ends relationship with general counsel David Kronenfeld, effective Aug 7, 2026

USA Rare Earth, Inc.

Cash severance of $170,625 (6 months salary); COBRA healthcare for 6 months.
Accelerated vesting of 41,843 time-based RSUs from next three tranches (Dec 2026, Mar 2027, May 2027).
Additional 3,698 RSUs accelerated at separation; 10,847 RSUs vest after transition period.
Prorated 2026 bonus; outplacement services up to $15,000.
No cash compensation during 6-month transition; remaining RSUs forfeited.

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Departed

David Kronenfeld

general counsel

USAR · USA Rare Earth, Inc.

Effective: 2026-08-07
Filed: June 18, 2026, 5:15 PM ET

On June 16, 2026, USA Rare Earth, Inc. (the “Company”) decided to end its relationship with David Kronenfeld, the Company’s general counsel, pursuant to a transition and separation agreement (the “Transition and Separation Agreement”) according to which Mr. Kronenfeld’s employment will end on August 7, 2026,

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

David Kronenfeld departed as general counsel at USA Rare Earth, Inc..

Action: end relationship
Role: general counsel

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On June 16, 2026, USA Rare Earth, Inc. (the “Company”) decided to end its relationship with David Kronenfeld, the Company’s general counsel, pursuant to a transition and separation agreement (the “Transition and Separation Agreement”) according to which Mr. Kronenfeld’s employment will end on August 7, 2026,

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